Ken Smith Basses Presents: Ken's Corner - Episode 6 - Basic Setup

[@KaijuAlert]

Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. It's great to hear some words of wisdom from the man himself.

[@carlitoscuba16]

the master himself!!!!! great videos, thanks

[@jehis]

Wow!!! Thanks for discussing about the ramp things. So happy that my question is being answered. I like ramps, but the tips on adjusting the pickups sure helps a lot. Thanks Mr. Smith. Loving this episode. 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@catboyzee]

Love Ken's practical 'real world' approach to setting up his instruments. Nothing wrong with doing measurements 'by the numbers' mind you. But it is a fact that many bassists judge instruments by how they FEEL rather than a pre-defined numerical specification. And of course each player has their own unique needs and quirks when it comes to playability. Ken's philosophy starting at around 9:10 about neck stiffness is also extremely interesting and enlightening. A strong, stiff, straight bass guitar neck generally makes the strings FEEL softer on the fretboard. When I think about the variety of instruments I've owned as well as demoed in various stores and trade shows I have to say that makes a lot of sense. It's something I didn't really didn't consider until now. Thanks for sharing the wisdom and insight Ken.

[@Brink1957]

I’m really enjoying ‘Ken’s corner’. You have such a relaxed and friendly manner, which is also very informative. I’ve owned a Smith bass since the 1990’s and currently have 3 of them. They are wonderful and a dream to play, so thank you Ken! May I also add that I think your son, Jon, is a great bass player (a chip off the old block, as they say). Very best wishes to you and your family.

[@jamesgiles4061]

Great video, Ken. My 2000 BSR 4 is still a gem - and has only been in the shop for check-ups, no work required!

[@jem1267]

Greeting from philippines Mr. Ken Smith !

[@floydmason2347]

I purchased a BSR GN6 about eight yrs. ago, an absolutely killer bass! I also visited Ken's shop about 2 yrs. ago and he spent time explaining the same excellent wisdom for my bass!

[@josephwalton487]

Good lord I want a Burner 5 so bad. I love your basses.

[@jamescammack6720]

Thank you Ken!

[@LEVALmusic]

This is great information!

[@dontdropthebass]

Thanks ken

[@ALSNewsNow]

Q: I owned a red transparent burner 4 for over a decade, it was my main instrument. I also owned a transparent red Wal mk2 Geddy Lee edition. Now, the question- why are the pickups literally so microphonic on the Burner 4's? The one I had was almost unusable when standing facing away from a GK head and cab at moderate volume. But I still LOVED the sound of the Burner live, it just had to be used with in ears mostly. The tone was so distinctive.

[@germansalvatierra9579]

Great video and must admit how comfortable are the Smith's neck to play ,super fast and easy playing ,really don't know where is the secret but there it is ,and the other issue is with ALEMBIC, Smith basses are the best sounding basses with low action

[@ezequielsoto7067]

WHAT HEIGHT MUST HAVE THE MICROPHONES OF THE LOW DELAS STRINGS

[@edgarpiero5776]

👍👍💯💯

[@guangobasscasilla5989]

Bendiciones quiero un prean osea la electrinica para bass de 5 ksd

[@emalamas4899]

Alguien me puede decir de que medidas son las llaves alen de las que habla?

[@Groovemyster]

Does the brass colour on the bridge wear off? On mine the B string saddle is worn (where my palm sometimes goes) and looks almost silverish underneath and not that lovely gold colour? Or does it need polished?

[@funkbasscorsario1400]

Sounds weird to me!!...have my smith playing for several years & the bridge seen new with the gold color

[@alexaz6369]

Нет универсальной настройки, каждый настраивает под себя )

[@michomicho7668]

PS DO YOU USE NORMAL STRINGS OR THE WHAT THEY CALL THEM SAME OR EQUAL TENSIONS //I ASK THIS VS SEING YOU DO FEEL ON 24 FRET //I DID LIKE YOU AND LAST YEAR AFTER DOING THAT 35 YEARS//NOW LUTHIER SAID I WAS WRONG ALL TIME AND TO MESURE STRING HEIGHT ON 12TH FRET// but i recorded more than 10 albums and i get what i wanted//with my technic// i do try a 1 and 24 th fret on top of fret no like when playing and see how many bow i got in neck i like a little to feel string tapp if tapping on it//i got friend too who want a razor edge straight neck // no bow not even like a gillete to go under 12 when 1 and last fretted string i like to put 0,5mm pick to be held by string on 12 th but as i drop finger on 1st fret it drop out// than u play and see

[@bobmat53]

1st let me tell you I love what you're doing because I do try to set my base up the way it feels comfortable with me every strain might not be even all the same height is a feel Thank you very much and you give me a lot of good tips because I would like to take old bases and remodel I really want to know can I order components from you to update my base please get back I'm looking at updat in a 5 string LTD base I have a great electronic I want to upgrade it pass it not pass it as well To 18 votes and with all the Bells and whistles we can be able to get it in as soon as we've done and I like what you're doing please get back with me and give me a price of I can put Bells and whistles on a fast rain base All component all equalizer and as well maybe bridge Thank you very much have a great day can't wait to hear from you

[@michomicho7668]

why you do not use just metric or usa hex keys// i know you supply with bass//but you know u are doing setting go test /on a practice /it takes a bit loonger or ends in bar and next day //in short you lost a simple hex key //now for string height i normal go buy few i feel will fit or be a hait too fat and if none is perfect i take dremel and in 1 min i do a bit of conus on hair too thick and it grabs in nice //and i when raising strings i detune string a bit// i guess u use mixed metric and inch because truss rod supplier or any //i did SOME RESERCH AND USA FINE THREAD IS CLOSE TO EU NORMAL //SO I D LIKE TO HAVE METRIC NORMAL OR FINE THREADS VS USA NORMAL //USA FINE ONES ARE OK BUT THAN NORMAL METRIC ARE A BEST AND MOST SIMPLE OPTION // OK ON REAR TUNING I USE FINE METRIC SO IT IS NOT SO DAMN HARD TO GET MOVING AS ORIGINAL STEINBERGER TUNING START// AND I USE TITANIUM TO TITANIUM CUSTOM MADE PULL SHOES FOR HOLDING PULLING STRING TO TUNE//BOLTS I BUY TITANIUM AIRCRAFT MODEL ROLLED NOT DIE CUT ONES//IT IS COSTING FEW 10 DOLL PER BASS BUT ALL THAT CAN MAKE TUNING MORE SOFT AND A LOT MORE PRECISE IT TAKES 15 TURNS TO GET SAME PULL 10 TURNS OF OLD SET WOULD DO // AND ROLLED SCREWS ARE SMOOTH SO A BIT GREASE AND THEY TUNE EASY AS BUTTER //VS ORIGINAL THAT FEEL LIKE SCREWING IN A NON PRE DRILLED WOOD NOT IN A NUT

[@Sniffthedrippings]

Biggest jerk I've ever met in my life and I've met a lot of luthiers. Hate to say it.

[@AlexandarShmex]

Why?

[@Sniffthedrippings]

@@AlexandarShmex crap attitude

[@AlexandarShmex]

@@Sniffthedrippings Well, all of us have a bad day once in a while. Both me and you were probably harsh to someone for no apparent reason. Let's forgive...